Characterization and Making Techniques of Calcareous Construction Materials for Phaya Thon Zu Temple in Bagan Historical Area, Myanmar
Hye Ri Yang, Gyu Hye Lee, Dong Min Kim, Chan Hee Lee
TL;DR
This study analyzes the calcareous materials used in the Phaya Thon Zu temple in Myanmar to understand their composition and production techniques for conservation.
Contribution
The paper provides a detailed characterization of calcareous materials and their making techniques specific to the Phaya Thon Zu temple.
Findings
Stuccos have refined aggregates and high lime and organic content for ease of carving and weathering resistance.
Mortars were made by mixing clay and sandy soil, with original mortars showing soil-like characteristics.
Clay and sandy soil from the Htillominlo temple area were likely used for new plasters and original plasters/stuccos.
Abstract
The calcareous materials used in constructing the Phaya Thon Zu temple at the Bagan historical sites in Myanmar are mortars, plasters, and stuccos. Among them, the mortars and plasters are a mixture of original and new materials used for recent conservation treatments. In this study, the making techniques were examined through analysis of calcareous materials by production period. All calcareous materials have a mineral composition similar to soil, except calcite. Stuccos have the most refined aggregates, homogeneous particle size, and the highest lime and organic contents. They were designed to improve ease of carving and weathering resistance, considering the unique characteristics of the stuccos. Because all calcareous materials were mixed with soil, the origin of the clay materials was analyzed. It was concluded that the mortars were produced by mixing clay and sandy soil, and the…
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Taxonomy
TopicsBuilding materials and conservation · Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis · Conservation Techniques and Studies